- Give blood
- Give plasma
- Give platelets
Are you eligible to give blood?
The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
Take our quick quiz
Scotland needs 1,000 more plasma donors
Sometimes referred to as liquid gold, plasma can be used to make a variety of life-saving products and medicines.
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Seven days to save a life
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia. However, platelets can only be stored for seven days, so we always need more donors.
Find out more
What should I donate?
You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness blood donor centres.
What happens when I give blood?
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia.
Been abroad recently?
If you’ve visited countries with malaria, Dengue fever or other tropical virus risks, you might not be able to donate for a while.
Children at session
Children under 12 are welcome to attend session if accompanied by a parent, carer or guardian who is not donating.
Latest news
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Team 98
Born the day Scotland kicked off their last World Cup – now they’re calling on young people to step up and give blood
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Team 98: Dionne
O Negative Donor with 17 Donations – Team 98’s star striker
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Team 98: Prasanna
Chef, newly inspired donor and proud Scotland supporter
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